Vera is committed to ending the overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty. Our vision is to build safe, healthy, empowered communities and a fair, accountable justice system.Four strategic priorities power our fight for human dignity:• End the criminalization of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty.• Reduce the use of jails, prisons, and detention centers.• Center dignity and minimize the harms of criminal legal and immigration system involvement.• Support safe and thriving communities with comprehensive strategies that ensure accountability and are rooted in public health.